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6 days ago
Health

Toronto's top doctor to step down after 8 years on the job | CBC News

Dr. Eileen de Villa will resign as Toronto's medical officer of health at the end of the year after eight years leading the public health unit. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Public health

Toronto may be past its flu peak, but COVID-19 remains high, public health agency says | CBC News

Toronto reached its peak in the influenza season in December, but COVID-19 infections are expected to remain high.
The percentage of positive influenza tests dropped to 6.6% for the week of Dec. 31 to Jan. 6, while COVID-19 positivity dropped slightly to 17.6%. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Public health

Toronto may be past its flu peak, but COVID-19 remains high, public health agency says | CBC News

Toronto reached its peak in the influenza season in December, but COVID-19 infections are expected to remain high.
The percentage of positive influenza tests dropped to 6.6% for the week of Dec. 31 to Jan. 6, while COVID-19 positivity dropped slightly to 17.6%. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Coronavirus

Toronto holding mpox vaccine clinics as cases of the virus spike

Low-barrier mpox vaccination clinics in Toronto to address spike in cases.
Vaccine available for walk-ins and by appointment to eligible residents, with emphasis on timely first and second doses. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Coronavirus

Toronto may be past its flu peak, but COVID-19 remains high, public health agency says | CBC News

Toronto reached its peak in the influenza season in December, but COVID-19 infections are expected to remain high.
The percentage of positive influenza tests dropped to 6.6% for the week of Dec. 31 to Jan. 6, while COVID-19 positivity dropped slightly to 17.6%. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Health

Toronto Public Health warns of potential measles exposure at new location linked to 2nd case | CBC News

Residents in Toronto could have been exposed to measles at St. James Town Public Library and Wellesley Community Centre.
Toronto Public Health advises individuals to check vaccination records, monitor symptoms until April 5, and seek medical advice promptly if exposed to measles. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Public health

Toronto Public Health urges people to get vaccinated against mpox amidst rising cases | CBC News

Toronto Public Health advises mpox vaccination for prevention against the virus
Mpox symptoms can range from fever and headache to skin blisters and lesions [ more ]
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2 months ago
Public health

Parents seeking more info about vaccines after 5 measles cases confirmed in Ontario, doctor says | CBC News

Increase in calls to Vaccine Consult Service after measles cases
Renewal of funding sought for the project [ more ]
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3 months ago
Public health

What should Toronto Public Health's priorities be? Now's your chance to weigh in | CBC News

Toronto Public Health is developing a new strategic plan to guide public health decision-making over the next four years.
The plan will address issues such as the toxic drug crisis and homelessness in the city. [ more ]
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